Planning Enforcement Officers

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer for a temporary position in Welwyn. The successful candidate will investigate breaches of planning control, manage enforcement cases, and ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and experience in a Local Authority Planning Enforcement department. Applications are open until September 30th.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Local Authority Planning Enforcement department or planning role.
• Proven experience in serving planning enforcement notices.
• Strong understanding of the development management process.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and take enforcement action against breaches of planning control.
• Manage a caseload of enforcement cases effectively.
• Resolve breaches of planning and other legislation.

Skills

Local Authority Planning Enforcement experience

Serving planning enforcement notices

Understanding of development management process

Interpreting development proposals

Driver with insured vehicle for business use

Job description

• Location: Welwyn
• Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (12 weeks)
• Hourly Rate: Negotiable
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Reed is partnering exclusively with the local council in Welwyn to recruit for a dynamic range of roles within their Planning (Development Management) team. We are currently seeking a Planning Enforcement Officer to Senior Planning Enforcement Officer for a 12-week temporary cover.

Role Overview

This position is office-based with regular site visits required. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and taking action against breaches of planning control to ensure that development within the Borough complies with planning legislation and permissions/consents, including breaches of the Welwyn Garden City Estate Management Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and take enforcement action against breaches of planning control.
• Manage a caseload of enforcement cases effectively.
• Resolve breaches of planning and other legislation.
• Serve planning enforcement notices as necessary.
• Interpret proposals for development or breaches against planning policy, the policy framework, and the legal framework of the Town and Country Planning Acts.
• Read and interpret building plans against planning policy and legal frameworks.

Requirements

• Experience working in a Local Authority Planning Enforcement department or in a professional planning role.
• Proven experience in serving planning enforcement notices.
• Strong understanding of the development management process including the GPDO and Use Classes Order.
• Ability to interpret development proposals or breaches against planning policies and legal frameworks.
• Must be a driver with access to a car insured for business use.

Special Conditions

Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle insured for business use.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging role, please submit your CV by Tuesday, 30th September.